Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Yet thou sayest, Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall turn from me. Behold, I will plead with thee, because thou sayest, I have not sinned.
I will
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Bible References
Because
Jeremiah 2:23
"How can you say, "I'm not defiled. I haven't gone after the Baals.'? Look at what you've done in the valley. Know what you have done. You are a swift young camel galloping aimlessly;
Job 33:9
"I'm pure. I'm without sin; I'm innocent. I'm harboring no iniquity inside of me.
Proverbs 28:13
Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.
Isaiah 58:3
"Why have we fasted,' they ask, "but you do not see? "Why have we humbled ourselves,' they ask, "but you take no notice?'" "Look! On your fast day you serve your own interest and oppress all your workers.
Romans 7:9
At one time I was alive without any connection to the Law. But when the rule was revealed, sin sprang to life,
I will
Jeremiah 2:9
"Therefore I'll again accuse you," declares the LORD, "and I'll accuse your grandchildren."
1 John 1:8
If we say that we do not have any sin, we are deceiving ourselves and we're not being truthful to ourselves.
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Job 9:29
I will be condemned, so why should I wear myself out with this futility?